Anthony Fedorov

Male

BornMay 4, 1985

Age30

HometownSoviet Union

Anatoliy Vladimirovich "Anthony" Fedorov is an American singer and actor who was the fourth place finalist on the fourth season of American Idol. He is currently the lead singer for the Chicago band 7th Heaven.

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'Ukrainian-born American Idol sweetie Anthony Fedorov on Tuesday released his first EP, Never Over. Critical darling Anne Hathaway, 28, who is out on the stump for her romantic comedy One Day, also does a lil' promoting on Cupid's behalf'

'Former American Idol alum Anthony Fedorov sat down recently with Celebuzz to talk about his exciting new album, Never Over! Since Idol, the singer has had several projects on his plate. He's been working hard on creating and producing his album,'

'Anthony Fedorov, a former American Idol contestant, carries the show as Joseph with his powerful, resonating voice. Opposite him is Janet Metz as the Narrator, who pales in comparison. While her vocal technique is strong, she lacks the powerful voice'

'But for Anthony Fedorov, the former American Idol contestant and recording artist, who will don the multi-colored coat when that same show arrives at the Fox on June 26, those words aren't just lyrics in a play, but the theme of his own career that has'

Timeline

Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Anthony Fedorov.

CHILDHOOD

1985Birth
Born on May 4, 1985.

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Fedorov was born in Yalta, Ukraine. He, his parents, and his older brother Denis moved to the United States in 1994.
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He had a tracheotomy as a toddler due to a birth defect in his windpipe, from which a scar is still visible. Despite skepticism that he would even be able to talk again, he persevered and began singing at an early age. He is a tenor and can play the piano. Read Less

TEENAGE

200318 Years Old
He graduated from Neshaminy High School in 2003 and attended Bucks County Community College.
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Fedorov is fluent in Russian and English. He can also sing in Spanish and Italian. Read Less

TWENTIES

2005 - 20062 More Events

200520 Years Old
Fedorov was an American Idol contestant during the spring 2005 season.
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Of all the American Idol auditioners, Fedorov was most well known for singing ballads, something which all three judges view as his best style.<br /><br /> Federov was voted off the show on May 11, 2005, after singing "I'm Already There" by Lonestar and "If You Don't Know Me By Now" by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes during country music/Gamble and Huff week. It is said by many that his rendition of "If You Don't Know Me By Now" was one of his top performances, having been on-key through the entire song and gaining praise from the judges. It was viewed as one of his most accomplished, along with his presentations of Celine Dion's "I Surrender" and Paul Young's "Every Time You Go Away". Read Less

200621 Years Old
In June 2006, Fedorov finished in second place as a contestant on a special Reality TV edition of NBC's Fear Factor along with American Idol season 2 finalist Carmen Rasmusen.
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He also appeared in four episodes of MTV's Little Talent Show — Triple Threat, which aired on the September 26, 2006, a few days after his brother Denis died of sarcoma. Read Less

In April 2007, he toured American Air Force bases in Europe, judging the Military Idol contest and performing.

He played Matt in the off-Broadway production of The Fantasticks starting on May 1, 2007 at the Snapple Theater Center in New York City.
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Anthony has since become a national spokesperson for the Sarcoma Foundation of America and, in 2008, was appointed to the SFA Board of Directors..<br /><br /> He performed "The National Anthem" for the New York Knicks, the Oakland Raiders, the Seattle Mariners, the Philadelphia Phillies, the Jacksonville Jaguars, the New York Mets and the LA Dodgers. Read Less

200823 Years Old
Fedorov performed in the US tour of the stage production Simply Ballroom, touring across the United States March through April 2008.
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His written song, "Deep Within My Heart", appeared on Dreyer's Hot Tracks promotional CD, along with songs by seven other Idol finalists. Read Less

On May 14, 2010, he played the role of the Prince in the Rodgers & Hammerstein's production of Cinderella in Nashville, Tennessee, which was a benefit concert for the Steven Curtis Chapman's Foundation Show Hope.

From August 5 to 22, 2010, Fedorov played the character of Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly, Massachusetts.

He reprised the role of Joseph from December 7, 2010 to January 2, 2011 in St. Paul, Minnesota at the Ordway.

On February 14, 2011, it was announced that Fedorov signed with Airgo Music label and a single would be released soon, with the album to follow.

Fedorov reprised the role of the Prince in the second annual production of Cinderella in Nashville on April 15, 2011.

From March 3 to 14, 2011, in Tokyo, Fedorov starred in the first production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" to ever play in Japan.
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The production schedule was cut short, with remaining performances cancelled, after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and massive tsunami hit Japan on March 11, 2011. Read Less

Fedorov reprised his role as Joseph with new cast members on June 18 and 19, 2011, in King Center, Melbourne, Florida and then on June 21 to 26, at Atlanta, Georgia's Fox Theater.

Fedorov's first record, Never Over, was released in July 2011.

The initial release is an EP with six original songs, written or co-written by Fedorov. His single, which is called "You’re Perfect" is scheduled for release on June 29, 2011.
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He said "When people hear it they won’t expect to hear what they are going to hear. What people remember me doing on American Idol was ballads, but it has been 6 years and my voice has gotten deeper and has developed a lot of color and a lot of strength. I am really excited to introduce this part of myself. I would say my journey begins on June 29th when we release the single. My record will be released sometime in July, but we will start with the single first. I am really excited about it all." Read Less

From November 18–27, 2011, Fedorov played the role of Link Larkin in Hartford Children's Theatre's production of Hairspray in Hartford, Connecticut.

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Starting July 11, 2012, Fedorov took over the part of Roger in the off-Broadway production of Rent at the New World Stages in New York City.
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Two days after Fedorov was voted off the show, his brother was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma. Following the show, rumors of a relationship between Fedorov and the final winner, Carrie Underwood, dominated discussions of the season. The rumors were sparked by Underwood's reaction to Fedorov's departure, when she sobbed openly and was seen on-screen saying "I love you" to him. Fedorov and Underwood denied the rumors, saying that they had a "brother–sister" relationship. They remained very close for some time after American Idol, with Fedorov accompanying Underwood to the CMA Awards on November 6, 2006. She also visited him on the set of The Fantasticks during his run on the show. He lives in New York City. Read Less